"Like Cushman's 1995 Newbery Honor Book, "Catherine, Called Birdy", this novel is about a strong young woman in medieval England who finds her own way home... From the first page, (readers) are caught by the spirit of the homeless, nameless waif ... (who) gets the village midwife to take her in, names herself Alyce, and learns something about delivering babies... ". -- ALA "Booklist", starred review. 1996 Newbery Medal Winner. "School Library Journal" Best Books of the Year, 1995. ABA Pick of the Lists, 1995. A 1996 ALA Notable Children's Book. A 1996 ALA Best Books for Young Adults.